AIA Group Limited (“AIA” or the “Group”) today announces the opening of its redeveloped group headquarters at 1 Stubbs Road, Wan Chai in Hong Kong. The AIA Building is Hong Kong’s first urban campus and is wholly owned, operated and solely occupied by AIA. Edmund Tse, AIA Group Chairman, Lee Yuan Siong, AIA Group Chief Executive and President, and the Honourable Michael Wong, Acting…
Reuters – Saudi Arabia is planning a multi-billion-dollar share sale in energy giant Aramco as soon as June in what would be one of the region’s biggest stock deals, two people familiar with the matter said. The offering could raise around $10 billion, one of the people said. The preparations are ongoing and the details…
India is in talks with Sri Lanka to acquire a graphite mine block in the island nation, pushing ahead with its plan to forge global alliances to secure critical mineral supplies, said people familiar with the development. Separately, the country has received an offer from the United Arab Emirates to partner for critical minerals, they said. “Graphite is crucial for India since it…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Institute for Future Creations (TIFC) and other relevant stakeholders, including the London College of Fashion (UAL) and the Chamber of Ethical Lifestyle Enterprises (CELE), recently launched the “Creative Sri Lanka 2030” project during a ceremony held at the EDB head office. The event brought…
Financial Year 2023/24 – Twelve Months Performance Snapshot of Financial and Operational Review – Revenue grew by 6.7% to Rs. 121.6 Bn driven by the improvements in all key BUs, Despite the volume contractions in all industries across Hemas managed to outperform the market with market share increases in key segments. • Home and Personal…
In an attempt to address the unique financial needs of freelancers, DFCC Bank proudly introduces the DFCC Freelancer World Mastercard credit card. DFCC Freelancer is a financial solution uniquely designed to cater specifically to the dynamic needs of Sri Lanka’s growing freelancer community. DFCC Bank is the first bank in the country to directly appeal…
The highly anticipated BYD SEALION 6 launch ceremony took place at Duckland Studio, a world-class film and television production facility in Melbourne, Australia. Mr. Liu Xueliang, General Manager of BYD Asia-Pacific Automotive Sales, graced the event along with BYD’s Australian partner EVDirect to witness the grand debut of this groundbreaking PHEV model in the Asia-Pacific…
An Overview of the recent meeting between the National Environment Caucus, led by Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thero, and Mr. Ranjith Sepala, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA). The National Environment Caucus, led by Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thero, recently handed over a report titled “Addressing the Prevailing Energy Crisis in Sri…
The program to introduce modern agriculture to rural areas will commence next year. Transforming the Northern Province into Asia’s largest renewable energy hub. Two new investment zones in Kankesanthurai and Mankulam areas – Says President Ranil Wickremesinghe. President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the initiative to provide job opportunities for unemployed youth will commence once the…
Sri Lanka Tourism made headlines at the 31st edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) which was held from 6th May to 9th May 2024 in Dubai, UAE. The travel fair was held at the Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) in line with the theme of empowering innovation – transforming travel through entrepreneurship. This is…
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